Upon this outlay gazed the famine-stricken fugitives, Sloan, McTee and Harrigan; Kate did not see, for she was caring for the sick captain.

Hovey advanced and made a speech.
"We're actin' generous and open to you," he began.

"We're offerin' you food an' water--all you want--in exchange for White Henshaw.

He sold his soul to hell long ago, an' we've come to claim payment.

It's overdue, that's what it is!" "Aye, aye!" came a chorus of yells from the sailors.